LaShawn Mason
Norfolk
Summary
I am a versatile and dependable professional with experience in both electrical technology and early childhood education. i’m known for being reliable, hands-on, patient, and team oriented with a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping others. I also possess a strong ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and adapt to fast pace settings while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Light Years Child Development Center
Norfolk
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead the classroom environment, manages classroom assistance, communicates with families, and ensure all activities aligned with state standards and School policies
- Plan and implement age appropriate lesson plans aligned with early learning standards and also incorporating play based learning, hands-on activities, and guiding instruction.
- Observe and assess students progress through formal and informal methods while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of student development.
- Communicate regularly with families through conferences, newsletters, and updates and also collaborating with assistant, teachers, and classroom aid on lesson planning and curriculum
- Follow licensing, accreditation, and health/safety guidelines
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and professional development sessions
Electrician Technician 1
Integrated Video Solutions
Chesapeake
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed routine inspections, and testing of electrical equipment to identify issues and ensure functionality and safety
- Installed and pulled fiber-optic, power, and data cables through MCTs and MCPs, while also bagging and tagging
- Built fiber, cables, and multi pen connectors
- Read and understand, block wiring diagrams, blueprints, and run sheets
- Maintained accurate records of work completed and materials used.
- Installation of power, data and fiber and BSE enclosures in support of GDMS/MCS/DCS/AHSS
Battery Welder/Packer Operator
BMZ inc
Virginia Beach
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Glued, tap, and welded battery sales
- Soldered and shrink wrapped battery packs of various DC voltages
- Experienced in packing finished battery products according to packing standards and guidelines for safe transport and delivery
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced manufacturing environment, while adhering to strict safety protocols and procedures.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components per specifications.
- Inspected welds for quality and consistency throughout projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre veterinary medicine
Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VirginiaSkills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cross functional collaboration
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Time management
- Leadership/Initiative
- Customer service
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month (March & April 2025)
- Planned an executed graduation for ages 3-5 at Light Years Child Development Center
Affiliations
- Feeding the homeless
- Creating care bags for women and children in need
Certification
- Certificates for professional development completion awarded by PennState extension
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Light Years Child Development Center
04.2024 - 06.2025
Electrician Technician 1
Integrated Video Solutions
09.2018 - 07.2020
Battery Welder/Packer Operator
BMZ inc
07.2017 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Pre veterinary medicine
Virginia Wesleyan College